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Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5NN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.5 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
498
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this secondary academy offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19. While GCSE attainment scores show that 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school ranks in the top 83% nationally for Attainment 8, indicating solid performance compared to other institutions. However, there is no EBacc entry, and only 43% of students progress to university, with 11% attending top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.1 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 43% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (100 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
My child is happy
96%
School has high expectations
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
School supports development
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.7%
White Other8.2%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black African1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.66059, -0.26143 · WD6 5NN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN139416
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.esaacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Elstree Screen Arts Academy rated by Ofsted?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Elstree Screen Arts Academy a good school?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy scores 79.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Elstree Screen Arts Academy?
Based on 100 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elstree Screen Arts Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Elstree Screen Arts Academy in GCSEs?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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